Jill Marie Landis Knihy

Hrdinka, po tragických událostech, které ji potkaly, buduje nový život pro sebe a zejména pro svého syna, přičemž se celou dobu spoléhá jen sama na sebe, zkušnosti ji radí nikomu nedůvěřovat. Nikdo z ospalého městečka na pobřeží severní Kalifornie neví, že utíká před chybami, které udělala v mládí, před vzpomínkami na svého snoubence a jeho náhlou smrt, a především před jeho bohatými, mocnými rodiči, kteří chtějí jejího syna pro sebe. Po šest let se jí daří svou minulost tajit, konečně si našla stálou práci sevírky a ve volných chvílích se věnuje své veljké lásce - malování. Soukromý detektiv, Jake Montgomery, ode dne, kdy zmizela i s dítětem jeho tragicky zesnulého přítele Ricka Saunderse. Když ji konečně vypátrá pod novým jménem, zjistí, že to už dávno není nespoutaná a neodpovědná mladičká dívka, ale umoudřelá, půvabná a oddaná matka. Postupně se mezi detektivem a jeho kořístí vyváří citové pouto. Jake, zmítaný mezi svým posláním a hlubokou láskou, nalézá jediné východisko. smířit Carly a paní Saundersovou, už kvůli Christopherovi, který nikdy neměl úplnou rodinu jako jeho kamarádi.

Kniha přináší překlady čtyř úspěšných románů se záhadnou nebo kriminální zápletkou od anglických a amerických autorů. / Kontakt nula - David Wolstencroft / Hotel u Zlomeného srdce - Jill Marie Landisová / Údolí tyranosaura - Douglas Preston / Přežít s vlky - Misha Dafonseca

In a world where love and happiness come at a cost, characters navigate the complexities of desire and sacrifice. Their journey reveals the challenges of achieving paradise, highlighting the emotional and moral dilemmas faced along the way. As they confront their choices and the consequences that follow, the story explores themes of longing, fulfillment, and the true meaning of paradise. The narrative delves into the intricate balance between personal happiness and the sacrifices made for love.

A year after the Civil War's end, battle-scarred surgeon Dru Talbot--presumed long dead by all who loved him--returns home. Through everything he'd clung to the dream of starting life over with the bride he'd married on the very eve he left for war. Yet the truth that awaits him in Magnolia Creek is nothing like his fairy tale. Young widow Sara Collier had risen above her grief for Dru, refusing to mourn her life away. But she'd put her faith and trust in the wrong man and made one wrong choice that changed her future forever. Sara returns to Magnolia Creek an outcast, a fallen woman, the mother of a child born out of wedlock. Soon she must face the man she'd loved so desperately when she was young, innocent, and the world was hers. Can he forgive her? Can he truly still love her? Or her child? A seven-time Romance Writers of America finalist for the RITA Award, Jill Marie Landis now also writes The Tiki Goddess Mysteries (set on the island of Kauai, Hawaii, where she lives with her husband, actor Steve Landis).

Set against a backdrop of hula dancing and island culture, this intriguing narrative dives into the darker side of paradise, where some of the best dancers have met untimely ends. As secrets unravel, the story explores themes of mystery and the hidden lives of its characters, revealing that beneath the vibrant surface of island life lies a web of intrigue and danger. The blend of local color and suspense promises to captivate readers with its unexpected twists.

Set against a backdrop of societal expectations, the story follows an English lady known as a "wild orchid," who struggles with her untamed spirit and the constraints of her upbringing. As she navigates the challenges of conforming to societal norms, her journey explores themes of identity, freedom, and the complexity of love. The narrative delves into her relationships and the question of whether she can ever truly be tamed while remaining true to herself.

Amid the chaos of hosting the reality show "Trouble in Paradise," Em Johnson's quest for tranquility is challenged as her beloved Tiki Goddess Bar becomes the center of attention. The unexpected spotlight brings a whirlwind of drama and disruption, forcing Em to navigate the complexities of fame while striving to maintain her bar's charm and her own peace of mind.

Finally free to pursue her dreams, Laura Foster is trying hard not to fall in love. She knows that the Reverend Brand McCormick's reputation would be shattered if her former life is discovered. But it's not only Laura's history that threatens to bring Brand down---it's his own.

For six years, Carly Nolan has built a life for herself and her son Christopher, never getting too close to anyone. Nobody in the sleepy little beach community of Twilight Cove suspects she is running—from the mistakes she made in her youth, the memory of her fiancé Rick and his unexpected death, and the rich, powerful people who want to take away her child. All that is about to change.Private investigator Jake Montgomery has been searching for the elusive Caroline Graham since the day she disappeared with Rick's baby. When he finally finds her living under an assumed name, she's no longer a wild teenager, but a devoted, utterly captivating single mother. Cautiously, Carly dares to trust an outsider for the first time in years. She never imagines that Jake, caught between his mission and his growing passion, poses a threat to her protected world. If her secrets are revealed, Carly risks losing the child she holds so dear—and the man who possesses the key to her heart.